Author Archives: Anton

Abraham the Afghan

Posted on Wednesday, 2002 February 20 by Anton

Victor Davis Hanson, in an otherwise splendid defense of Americanism and the melting pot, says: Mr. Karzai needs something like the U.S. Constitution and an Abraham Lincoln a lot more than he needs $15 billion. Would this be the same … Continue reading →

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boobs

Posted on Wednesday, 2002 February 20 by Anton

I caught myself staring at a stranger’s cleavage, and averted my eyes, because nice boys don’t stare. Then it occurred to me that, as the shirt around the breasts in question was emblazoned HUSTLER, she probably didn’t mind. But by … Continue reading →

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Tom, Dick and Harry

Posted on Tuesday, 2002 February 19 by Anton

This afternoon I went to South Hayward BART station. When I reached trackside, a train was stopped in the station, and a handful of Hayward police were present (more soon showed up; but, I think, no BART police). A large … Continue reading →

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inscrutable

Posted on Monday, 2002 February 18 by Anton

A shirt with a cheerful message. See Engrish.com for caption. Does the yellow sign say “two for ¥2k” (about $15)? Just the thing for couples, and such a deal! To think they say prices are high in Japan!

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Calamity Jane Austin

Posted on Monday, 2002 February 18 by Anton

A small collection of articles about “Calamity” Jane Austin, author of such novels as Winchester Park . Check it out.

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duty to retreat

Posted on Monday, 2002 February 18 by Anton

Bill Quick complains: The notion that one cannot protect one’s property with deadly force, if necessary, essentially means that the entire concept of property ownership is a farce. It means that if a man with a knife demands my car, … Continue reading →

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battling metaphors

Posted on Sunday, 2002 February 17 by Anton

A year ago, SF Weekly ran an article about go with this memorable line: Playing Go means honoring the fact that your opponent is going to exist; all you want is just a little bit more than he has. If … Continue reading →

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